tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post6592093542364534441..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: The Tragic FlawStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-12795894862787249072015-12-06T20:04:53.986-06:002015-12-06T20:04:53.986-06:00Thank you!Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-77335274740635096272015-12-06T20:01:55.292-06:002015-12-06T20:01:55.292-06:00As to your cloths problem: I grew up using these &...As to your cloths problem: I grew up using these "Dover Fashion Coloring Books" which are actually really helpful for descriptions of historical clothing. Who, when, where, materials etc. <br />I use them for reference all the time. (hehe)<br /><br /> Hope that helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68682754571479012122015-12-06T19:37:13.047-06:002015-12-06T19:37:13.047-06:00First off I hope you will reply, second off I don&...First off I hope you will reply, second off I don't know if it will alert me you commented.<br />I'm currently writing a story, not my first by far. But the first one in years that I've sat down with renewed confidence, and every day of writing I find it slacking, lessening, depleting. I can't do what I wish to do and have it come out as acceptable to myself, even in the rough draft. <br />I'm currently hanging myself over this one word "Clothes." All of my characters seem to be butt naked except the main character because I can't describe all their clothes. I had to put a 'plain' outfit for a gay man! It's infuriating because even when I research clothes, modern day explanations and clothing are not an accurate representation of what I wish a medieval-renaissance era book to hold. Tunics, robes, leather, but you can only go so far with the same outfits on everyone. I'm almost at my wits end on how to put what I see in my mind into this story. <br />Now for the Tragic Flaw, my character receives gifts throughout her journey, from many individuals. <br />A time comes where she has to chose to give or take something important to her. <br />Her choice will cripple her will, regardless if its the correct or wrong decision. <br />I don't think I can explain more than that, as I have yet to write the scene yet. It is just on the whole flow chart I drew up. (Seriously looks like a gigantic spider web.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16705264292486317830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-72485394076514404632015-12-06T19:00:51.267-06:002015-12-06T19:00:51.267-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16705264292486317830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-28749386109251156982015-12-06T09:49:30.665-06:002015-12-06T09:49:30.665-06:00Shape changers are so cool:) (Different Anonymous)...Shape changers are so cool:) (Different Anonymous)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-28722036670130174282015-12-06T09:42:19.742-06:002015-12-06T09:42:19.742-06:00Great points! I love how you put it! Great points! I love how you put it! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-46380115227259106532015-12-05T23:25:45.119-06:002015-12-05T23:25:45.119-06:00Oh, I forgot to tell exactly what my character'...Oh, I forgot to tell exactly what my character's tragic flaw is. I suppose it's probably the flaw of failure; that is to say, thinking things are too hopeless and the dark forces too strong until such time as the situation truly becomes hopeless. That is a very weakening flaw, I guess.msphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292672282381268409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-30729614752149749262015-12-05T19:01:28.266-06:002015-12-05T19:01:28.266-06:00It is truly phenomenal! I adore the character deve...It is truly phenomenal! I adore the character development in it, it is chock full of great examples of character growth and the consequences of choices that are made. It has awful animation (especially the first season where there are mythical creatures in every episode, but it gets better after the first.) and a few plot issues, but the suspension of disbelief totally kicked in (for me if not my parents) and I just relished in the character's stories. <br /><br />Sorry. I'll stop raving now. Thanks for this post. It is amazing. :)Elizabeth H.http://sunshineglorystudios.weebly.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68073213136890854252015-12-05T17:37:07.388-06:002015-12-05T17:37:07.388-06:00Very cool! It's probably a good thing that you...Very cool! It's probably a good thing that you haven't just blurted out your character's flaw. Best SHOW the reader, right?Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-67859978717947122632015-12-05T17:36:22.275-06:002015-12-05T17:36:22.275-06:00Oooo! That sounds intriguing. I've had that sh...Oooo! That sounds intriguing. I've had that show on my To Watch list FOREVER.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-74635669396194071322015-12-05T17:35:46.060-06:002015-12-05T17:35:46.060-06:00Oh yes! Denethor is a great example. He certainly ...Oh yes! Denethor is a great example. He certainly orchestrated his own demise. Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-40480797575889987832015-12-05T17:34:54.633-06:002015-12-05T17:34:54.633-06:00Oh yes! A refusal to depend on others is a tragic ...Oh yes! A refusal to depend on others is a tragic flaw indeed. What happens if she doesn't overcome it? Then you'll have quite the tragedy.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-92085834341695844022015-12-05T17:33:42.721-06:002015-12-05T17:33:42.721-06:00Hm! Great discussion here. What do I think, you as...Hm! Great discussion here. What do I think, you ask? I think, by pure definition, a tragic flaw is one that does not get overcome, but leads to tragedy. Think of the Greek or Shakespearean tragedies. Think of the carnage and loss. That said, we can still use the concept of a tragic flaw to create the kind of challenges that can be overcome as well. In both instances, the flaw comes from the character himself and I think that's where our focus should be. At least initially. Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-26832743506831592352015-12-05T17:29:31.721-06:002015-12-05T17:29:31.721-06:00Sure! The blame game is a great flaw. We all feel ...Sure! The blame game is a great flaw. We all feel guilt so deeply, it's something we can relate to. Within HP there are other characters who struggle with this too: Dumbledore, Sirius, Snape. It's a theme JK Rowling seemed to hone in on.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-71175792069458554812015-12-05T17:27:36.091-06:002015-12-05T17:27:36.091-06:00Poor Peter! And yes, Star Wars is really built aro...Poor Peter! And yes, Star Wars is really built around the tragic flaw, isn't it? Talk about destroying yourself. Anakin has that down.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-65390855904882869782015-12-05T17:26:31.732-06:002015-12-05T17:26:31.732-06:00Very cool. A backstabbing assassin? Her friends be...Very cool. A backstabbing assassin? Her friends better be careful!Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-10188352846736193352015-12-05T17:25:52.988-06:002015-12-05T17:25:52.988-06:00Enjoy playing around with those two attributes! Ex...Enjoy playing around with those two attributes! Excellent weapons, methinks.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-83988775776443268982015-12-05T17:24:50.938-06:002015-12-05T17:24:50.938-06:00Fear creeps up in every one of my stories. There a...Fear creeps up in every one of my stories. There are so many ways you can toy with it to really stab at your lead character. I bet you find just the right angle.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-46866262212978359362015-12-05T17:22:46.217-06:002015-12-05T17:22:46.217-06:00Popping in now to read all your comments. My Frida...Popping in now to read all your comments. My Fridays are impossible, you guys!Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-85646609209340803112015-12-05T17:08:37.225-06:002015-12-05T17:08:37.225-06:00I see your point. Thanks for responding, Anonymous...I see your point. Thanks for responding, Anonymous & Lily. :)Linea Marshallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-36870601086133767132015-12-05T15:20:13.426-06:002015-12-05T15:20:13.426-06:00I've never stated my character's flaw, I j...I've never stated my character's flaw, I just stick it in subtly. <br />He's a shape changer and doesn't trust humans. Unfortunately, he can't get very far in life by himself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-150156557697625882015-12-05T06:31:09.224-06:002015-12-05T06:31:09.224-06:00Thanks for all the feedback, guys! Linea, you have...Thanks for all the feedback, guys! Linea, you have a point, but I have to agree with Anonymous that a fatal/tragic flaw does not have to be overcome, and that while it can be next to or actually impossible to physically overcome something like a disease or paralysis without some kind of Deus ex Machina, it can be overcome emotionally, just like everything else.<br />Thanks for your thoughts, everyone!Lily Spinnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-61367035487179279702015-12-04T23:53:02.113-06:002015-12-04T23:53:02.113-06:00Wow, that sounds great, Lily!!Wow, that sounds great, Lily!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18392447732699639197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48555769093285805662015-12-04T23:48:04.751-06:002015-12-04T23:48:04.751-06:00Yes! I'm having a lot of fun with them. :)Yes! I'm having a lot of fun with them. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18392447732699639197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-6010485728929065732015-12-04T20:08:39.375-06:002015-12-04T20:08:39.375-06:00I think of Merlin in the BBC Merlin series. His tr...I think of Merlin in the BBC Merlin series. His tragic flaw is his willingness to see the good in people.<br />I'm a fanatic for this flaw and I'm eager to use it sometime. :)<br /><br />Elizabeth H.http://sunshineglorystudios.weebly.com/noreply@blogger.com